6 people shot to death in AL. This would not happen with gun control

[KrazyHorse]

How would you determine the market value of a nuclear weapon?

[Asher]

Why would you need to determine the market value? Put it on eBay and see what the market values it at.

[KrazyHorse]

I bid 10.00$!!

[David Floyd]

I know that. I was merely stating a libertarian solution to the problem of people owning nukes for David.

Eminent domain is not by any means a libertarian solution. No libertarian I'm aware of supports the concept of the government being able to seize your property without your consent.

[DinoDoc]

Originally posted by David Floyd
Eminent domain is not by any means a libertarian solution.

It is if you are as big of strict constitutionalist as you say you are.

[David Floyd]

It is if you are as big of strict constitutionalist as you say you are.

I support a Constitutional amendment to eliminate eminent domain, as I feel it is morally wrong.

[Dr Strangelove]

Originally posted by David Floyd


I support a Constitutional amendment to eliminate eminent domain, as I feel it is morally wrong.

Go ahead, knock yourself out.

[DinoDoc]

Originally posted by David Floyd
I support a Constitutional amendment to eliminate eminent domain, as I feel it is morally wrong.

Are there any other parts of the Bill of Rights that you'd like to remove?

[Sava]

at David...

That's the whole concept behind emminent domain. A situation or issue more important that your selfish need for your property arises where the government needs to take control of your property. I don't understand how any rational person can be against such a concept.

Scenario 1... there is a massive outbreak of some disease and the cure lies in a mineral buried on your property, millions of lives are at stake, but David stands on a porch with a rifle yelling "You won't take my property you dirty feds!"

Scenario 2... (a more realistic one) O'hare International Airport in Chicago needs to expand. Billions of dollars for the economy of Chicago are at stake, money which could affect the jobs and lives of millions. Yet about 10-20 homeowners (living in 1 story $100,000 shacks), claim that the government has no right to buy their land (the city of Chicago offered way above market value BTW) because of their own selfish interest.

I'm not surprised at David's position. He is at least consistent in his selfishness.

Doc Strangelove: I'm still confused about your position on tobacco. Do you want it to be illegal like illegal drugs? Or simply banned from use in public places? Please specify.

[Dr Strangelove]

Both will do.

[Sava]

AHHHHHHHHHHHH

Which would you think would be better for America as a whole?

IMO, if you make cigarettes illegal, you create the same prohibition/black market that existed in the 20's with alcohol, which exists today with marijuana and other drugs.

I think certain private establishments should be allowed to have smoking areas. But for all intents and purposes, public smoking should be banned.

[David Floyd]

IMO, if you make cigarettes illegal, you create the same prohibition/black market that existed in the 20's with alcohol, which exists today with marijuana and other drugs.

So why don't you think that it would be the same way with guns, hmm?

DD,

Eminent domain is not part of the Bill of Rights, but even if it were, I feel that it was a mistake.

[DinoDoc]

Originally posted by David Floyd
Eminent domain is not part of the Bill of Rights,

Read the Fifth amendment.

[David Floyd]

Good point....stupid hangover, can't even think. That's what you get for drinking until 4:30 am

I would amend the Fifth Amendment to take out the "without just compensation" part, and just let it read that "private property may not be taken for the public use".

[Sava]

Originally posted by David Floyd


So why don't you think that it would be the same way with guns, hmm?

DD,

Eminent domain is not part of the Bill of Rights, but even if it were, I feel that it was a mistake.

How many times are you going to make this mistake. I'll write it big this time for you and I'll use small words.I DON'T WANT TO BAN GUNS

Was that clear enough for you?

I want to make them harder to get for criminals by making people prove their responsibility through licensing and background checks!

Hopefully, this will help solve your lack of understanding.